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A memorial service honoring the life of Densil will be held at a later date.
Densil Paul Cook, age 70, of Flora, Illinois passed away Sunday evening, March 13, 2022, at Aperion Care in Fairfield.
He was born March 5, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Forest Eugene and Faye Madilyne (Laird) Cook. He was united in marriage to Rita Noblet on October 19, 2013, at their home in Flora.
Densil was a construction superintendent and worked in Illinois and throughout the southeastern part of the country to build hotels and resorts. One of his greatest accomplishments was a resort on Daufuskie Island South Carolina. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 416 in Newport, South Carolina where he reached 32nd degree. He was a gun enthusiast who knew every part and type imaginable. He loved to hunt deer, rabbit, and squirrel, and enjoyed fishing whenever and wherever he could. While living in South Carolina, he raised and trained horses. Densil attended Christ’s Church in Flora and had recently re-dedicated his life to Christ. He could often be found eating lunch at the Curly Tail in Flora after church.
He is survived by his wife: Rita Cook of Flora; daughter: Shannon Faulk of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; step-children: Damon Chepren of St. Pete, Florida, Camille (Russ) Rogers of Oak Vale, Mississippi, Aaron (Krista) Borders of Flora, and Aprylle (Shawn) Bixler of Yulee, Florida; grandchildren: Dillon and Michael Faulk of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; step-grandchildren: James Rogers of Oak Vale, Mississippi, Devon, Samantha, and Raine Chepren of St. Pete, Florida, and Luna Skye and William Jacob Bixler of Yulee, Florida; four great grandchildren; special friend: Renee Vandaveer; and his beloved dog Sandy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother: William Cook.
A memorial service honoring the life of Densil will be held at a later date. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted the family with arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to Masonic Lodge 416 in Newport, South Carolina, and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com
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Densil was one of a kind! I have many funny memories of him throughout high school. So sad to lose another classmate. Prayers for the family. Godspeed and Rest In Peace Densil❣️
Sorry for your loss.
To Aron Krista and the other kids. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you..
I wish we would have met you sooner so we could have loved you longer Densil! We will see each other again good friend love always, Robert and Brittany! Prayers for your daughter, Mrs Renee, Mrs Ashley, Mrs Debra, and your family❤️
RIP Densil Our Condolences
We are very sorry for your loss and you will be in our prayers.
Densil has been my friend since 1983, we worked on various construction sites together including his job site on Daufuskie Island SC. But my greatest memories are from our days of hunting and fishing all over the country plus Mexico. Densil was a smart, kind and compassionate man with a witty since of humor. His knowledge of firearms, plants and trees was surpassed only by his knowledge of history! I will miss our conversations and miss the man. I know he believed in the living God and is in a better place. My condolences to Rita his wife, his children and grandchildren. Prayers for all.
Growing up with Densil was a unique experience. Densil was a unique fellow. He always smiled, was usually quiet, not intentionally mischievous, although sometimes mischief could find him. He was always a good guy to be around. I always considered Densil a friend. Thanks, my friend, for being in my life. Mark Henson
We are so sorry for your loss.
Densil was a great friend and a father figure to me in the short time I have known him love and miss you Densil but I will light up the stairs for you to get to heaven my dear friend.
My first year as an English teacher was Densil’s junior year at Flora High School. On one of the first days of class, I made up a story to illustrate how language works. The story had lots of flaws in it, and Densil jumped all over them. I remember thinking after class, “Maybe teaching students to think for themselves isn’t such a good idea.” Actually it was a great idea, but nobody had to teach Densil to think for himself — he came by it naturally. Later that year, another student told me, “Densil understands Huckleberry Finn so well because Densil IS Huckleberry Finn.” I can’t think of a better way to be remembered.
Sorry for your loss Rita. Condolences to the family.
Rita, I did not get the chance to know your husband but I wanted to let you know - I'm very sorry for your loss! Kristy Kramer
I met Densil and his first wife, Millie, through mutual friends in Grayville in the mid-70s. Densil taught me to shoot a gun and he introduced me to my first husband, who he worked with in the coal mine. Millie and Densil were a big part of my life for decades. After Millie died several years ago, I got to meet Rita, his second wife. They both welcomed me into their home and their lives. I’m so sorry to hear of Densil’s passing and the loss to everyone who knew him.
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